Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Ear infections in dogs typically secondary to another underlying condition—most commonly allergies. Unless addressed, chronic ear infections will continue to worsen as the tissues change due to the condition. Thank you, Brook, for sharing Phoenix’s story. Phoenix’s story Phoenix is a fourteen-and-a-half-year-old male yellow Labrador Retriever. I received him from the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides when my first…
Chronic ear problems are common conditions in dogs and among the most mishandled by veterinarians. These problems are probably the most common chronic conditions that we see. Many clients have preconceived notions of the causes and treatments. They draw on what ear infections are like in people. Or they assume that this is a condition with which their dog has…
Dogs shake their head in response to an irritation–pain, itch, tickle, or a bug bite. Excessive head shaking is a common sign of an ear infection. Titan is a big boy. He’s six years old and weighs about 130 pounds. He has a heart of gold. Titan has been shaking his head regularly every morning for years but it didn’t…